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Yoruba Trickster Tales

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Comes out of the tradition of evening storytelling, a popular form of entertainment in traditional African societies. This volume offers a collection of 23 Yoruba trickster tales. It includes Ajapa, notable for his strikingly human habits, abilities, weaknesses and disposition, and presents his different aspects including his amusing relations.

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Yoruba Trickster Tales, Oyekan Owomoyela

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1997
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Title
Yoruba Trickster Tales
Language
English
Released
1997
Format
Paperback
ISBN10
0803286112
ISBN13
9780803286115
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Africa
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Comes out of the tradition of evening storytelling, a popular form of entertainment in traditional African societies. This volume offers a collection of 23 Yoruba trickster tales. It includes Ajapa, notable for his strikingly human habits, abilities, weaknesses and disposition, and presents his different aspects including his amusing relations.